Our school vision recognises that our school impacts on different types of community.  As such, we have considered what each of those types of community look like if we are supporting them to flourish.

We would like to think that our school is at the heart of the village community, as well as supporting wider community initiatives and causes. Our children are encouraged to develop a sense of belonging and to value themselves and their neighbours. We do this via:

Community Visitors

The Community Police and Fire Officers’ are familiar faces in school with occasional visits to the school from road safety organisations and various charities.

Charities & Good Causes

As an active School Community we regularly support local and national charities and causes. This is done through various fundraising activities and supporting initiatives.

Local Suppliers

We try and support local producers and businesses where practical.

Membership

We are members of the Stroud Association of Schools and are continuing to develop successful links with local industries, cluster schools and businesses. Working with businesses has enriched the curriculum, and we, in turn, have been able to inform and advise industry about education.

School Facility Hire/Use

We welcome local community groups' use of our school facilities. For example, the local Brownie and Rainbow Packs, who used the school playing fields for their ‘Race for Life’; a local judo club, which uses the school hall; and a yoga group.

School Newsletter

We publish a weekly newsletter aimed at keeping you informed of our activities and inviting participation.

School Swimming Pool

We are very fortunate to have a heated outdoor school swimming pool. This is funded by our PTFA (FOLSS) and is used throughout the last half term every day by all pupils of the school for swimming lessons and our PTFA (FOLSS) operate a Family Membership, whereby families at the school and in the wider community can use the pool after school, at weekends and during the summer holidays, as part of a closed membership scheme. Membership is at the sole discretion of FOLSS.